From 1977’s La Soufrière through to 2016’s Into the Inferno, Herzog has long been fascinated by these violent natural events and his deeply personal voiceover is a fitting memorial to two people who gave their lives in the pursuit of both science and the pure cinematic image.
The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft The Fire Within: A Requiem for Katia and Maurice Krafft
On 3 June 1991, a deadly cloud of hot gas and rock spewed out of Japan’s Mount Unzen. Among the 43 people consumed by it were scientist-filmmakers Maurice and Katia Krafft. They left behind over 200 hours of footage from their decades of work, which Herzog draws on for this stunning eulogy.
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Wildwood Wildwood
Travis Knight
Sunday, 01. 11. 2026 / 16:15 / Main Hall
Coraline meets The Lord of the Rings. A fantasy tale about growing up, prohibitions, and hope that is born out of love and rebellion.
The Thing to be Done Ono što treba činiti
Srđan Kovačević
Sunday, 01. 11. 2026 / 18:00 / Small Hall
A film about the dark side of modern Europe, but also about genuine union work and solidarity, which, despite everything, is still possible. Winner of the Audience Award and the Golden Arena for Best Director in Pula.
Whispers in the Woods Le chant des forêts
Vincent Munier
Sunday, 01. 11. 2026 / 19:00 / Main Hall
Whispers in the Woods invites us to experience the forest and let it overwhelm us with its textures, smells, and sounds.